Rise of the Nomophobics: Should We Be Worried?

Rise of the Nomophobics: Should We Be Worried?

At the end of the day, we’re all a little nomophobic

This Quiz Will Tell You If You Suffer from Nomophobia

This Quiz Will Tell You If You Suffer from Nomophobia

That's the fear of being without your mobile phone

Why Your Brain Keeps Forgetting What Day It Is

Why Your Brain Keeps Forgetting What Day It Is

Study reveals why we get confused over the days of the week

It Takes About 11 Really Lousy Weeks to Get Over a Breakup, Study Finds

It Takes About 11 Really Lousy Weeks to Get Over a Breakup, Study Finds

Researchers say folks need about 11 weeks to figure out what's what and start viewing a breakup in a more positive light

  • Oddiverse
  • By Alexandra Botezatu
  • December 16th, 2013
Ethan Couch's “Affluenza” Defense Outrages People in a Viral Spark

Ethan Couch's “Affluenza” Defense Outrages People in a Viral Spark

The term is now associated with “pop-psychology” or “junk-science”

Washing One's Hands Promotes Optimism, Makes People Feel Happier

Washing One's Hands Promotes Optimism, Makes People Feel Happier

Researcher says the act of washing one's hands influences mood, take on life

US Personality Map Shows Which States Are the Friendliest, Most Temperamental or Most Creative

US Personality Map Shows Which States Are the Friendliest, Most Temperamental or Most Creative

Researchers say there are differences between people living in various parts of the US

“Mind-Reading” Skills Can Be Developed, Perfected by Reading Literary Fiction

“Mind-Reading” Skills Can Be Developed, Perfected by Reading Literary Fiction

Researchers say people who read fiction have an easier time understanding others

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs Review (PC)

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs Review (PC)

Horror that moves from the physical to the psychological space

Bullied Kids Are More Likely to Have Health Problems, Suffer from a Psychiatric Disorder

Bullied Kids Are More Likely to Have Health Problems, Suffer from a Psychiatric Disorder

Study finds that the effects of bullying last well into adulthood

Psychopathic Criminals Can Feel Empathy, Researchers Claim

Psychopathic Criminals Can Feel Empathy, Researchers Claim

New study argues psychopathic individuals can choose to be emphatic

The Personalities of Toddlers Indicate if They'll Grow to Be Drinkers

The Personalities of Toddlers Indicate if They'll Grow to Be Drinkers

Certain personality traits displayed in childhood are correlated with teen drinking

Parents Want Kids to Fulfill Their Own Unrealized Ambitions, Study Says

Parents Want Kids to Fulfill Their Own Unrealized Ambitions, Study Says

Psychologists have long suspected that this was the case, empirical evidence was lacking

Watch: Everything You Need to Know About Kissing

Watch: Everything You Need to Know About Kissing

Video scientifically discusses the practice of kissing

Red Lipstick Does Make a Woman Look Younger, Psychologist Says

Red Lipstick Does Make a Woman Look Younger, Psychologist Says

Researcher explains why applying make-up in a certain way fights back aging

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 5th, 2013
Late King Richard III Was a Control Freak

Late King Richard III Was a Control Freak

The monarch was not a psychopath, only displayed control freak tendencies

IGF Finalist Antichamber Launched via Steam on January 31

IGF Finalist Antichamber Launched via Steam on January 31

The game relies on non-Euclidian geometry and puzzles

 
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